Real Madrid-FC Salzburg: the Champions League is back
The Whites will be looking for three points at the Bernabéu as they take on the Austrians for the first time in the competition (9 pm CET).
The Champions League is back. A month and a half after their last fixture in the competition (2-3 win over Atalanta), Real Madrid host Salzburg this evening on matchday seven (9 pm CET). Ancelotti’s side will be eager to take three important points in front of their home fans as they look to progress to the next round of the competition.
The Whites go into the clash on the back of eliminating Celta in the Copa del Rey and beating UD Las Palmas to move to the top of the league. They now face their third game in a row at the Bernabéu, and this is the first time the two teams go head-to-head in an official competition. However, Real Madrid did visit Salzburg in the 2019/20 pre-season, where the Madridistas claimed victory (0-1).
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“It's a crucial game,” said Ancelotti during the press conference ahead of the clash. The Italian coach welcomes back Vini Jr. and Modrić, although Lucas V. is suspended. Mbappé is also in the squad. The French striker is in excellent form and is the team's top scorer with 18 goals, four of which have come in his last three outings.
FC Salzburg
The Austrian outfit visit the Bernabéu with the aim of securing a win that will allow them to go into the final matchday with a chance of qualifying for the next round of the Champions League. They began the matchday in 32nd position in the standings with a record of 1 win and 5 defeats.